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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
FDIC compares bank impact of different inflationary periods
The recent inflationary period has had a different impact on banks than did the periods of stagflation during the 1970s, the FDIC said in a new report.
January 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA announces support for proposed large-bank debt rules
ICBA announced its support for an interagency proposal to require banks with $100 billion or more in assets to maintain minimum levels of externally issued long-term debt.
January 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer won’t seek reelection
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.), who chairs the House Financial Services Committee’s national security subcommittee, said he will retire from Congress at the end of his current term.
January 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Continuing the Climb for Our Communities
In advocacy, education and innovation, we are working alongside you to power your potential and help you surmount the trials you face along the journey.
January 05, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA Supports Proposed Long-Term Debt Requirements for Large Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) expressed support for an interagency proposal to require banks with $100 billion or more in assets to maintain minimum levels of externally issued long-term debt
January 04, 2024 |
Press Release
ICBA supports proposed debt requirements for large banks
ICBA expressed support for an interagency proposal to require banks with $100 billion or more in assets to maintain minimum levels of externally issued long-term debt.
January 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Community tops 2,000 members
The ICBA Community online platform continues to grow, recently surpassing 2,000 members since its launch in July.
January 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA to CFPB: Small-biz review needed ahead of overdraft proposal
ICBA and other groups called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to hold off on any rulemakings related to overdraft and non-sufficient-funds fees until it conducts a statutorily required review under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act.
January 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
ThinkTECH Accelerator private sessions coming up
Community bankers can register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.
January 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Navigating the Payments Solutions Maze
From BNPL and CHUCK to FedNow and embedded fintech platforms, there seems to be a limitless number of payments options. Here’s an all-in-one guide for community bank payment options—including the difference between payment rails and customer-facing payment overlays.
January 04, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
CFPB sending $6M in relief checks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it recently sent $6 million in financial relief to consumers harmed by illegal lending practices targeting veterans.
January 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
Independent Banker offers 2024 CEO outlook
The January issue of ICBA's Independent Banker magazine features a look ahead at the coming year from a roundtable of community bank CEOs.
January 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CDFI Fund advisory board meeting this month
The Community Development Advisory Board—which advises the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund—is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. (Eastern time) Wednesday, Jan. 17. The virtual meeting was previously scheduled for Nov. 28.
January 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CDFI
How Community Banks Target and Support Fast-Growing Cities
Surging population growth brings opportunities for community banks that are positioned to take advantage of it. We spoke to them to learn how they did it.
January 03, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA urges community bank exemptions in 1033 rule
ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to exempt certain community banks from proposed standards for sharing consumer financial data.
January 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FinCEN now accepting beneficial ownership reports
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network began accepting beneficial ownership information reports.
January 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
ICBA PAC auction tickets available
Tickets are now available for ICBA PAC’s 35th Annual Auction Fundraiser, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, during ICBA LIVE in Orlando.
January 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Treasury issues request for input on financial inclusion
The Treasury Department issued a request for information on its planned development of a national strategy for financial inclusion.
January 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Treasury
Senate committee chairman: ILC loophole a top 2024 priority
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) included ICBA-supported legislation to close the industrial loan company loophole in his list of priorities for the coming year.
January 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
Scott Anchin: Why You Should Adopt FedNow Now
FedNow is here, providing community banks with the opportunity to better serve their customers and push the financial services industry forward.
January 02, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
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